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Collocations for vest - noun

1. (BrE)

→ See also undershirt

ADJECTIVE

sleeveless
string
thermal
running

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PREPOSITION

in your vest
What are you doing, standing there in your vest?

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2. special clothing covering the upper body

ADJECTIVE

bulletproof, stab-proof (BrE)
Kevlar™
armoured/armored (esp. AmE), protective, safety, tactical (AmE)
fluorescent (BrE), reflective

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3. (AmE) sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt

→ See also waistcoat

ADJECTIVE

sleeveless
matching
She wore a navy blue skirt with a matching vest.
denim, down, fleece, leather, etc.
embroidered
sweater

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